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The 2024 Garden Year

January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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Broccoli Salad


This is one of my favorite recipes and a very simple one. Some of the ingredients are optional, such as the cheese and tomato. 

1 large broccoli head (or 3-4 cups)
6-8 slices of crispy bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup green onions (or red onions)
1/2 cup raisins
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or grated
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup sliced grape tomatoes (or any type tomato) 

Cut the broccoli heads into bite-sized pieces. 

Place in a large bowl and add the chopped bacon, onions, raisins, cheese and tomato.

In a small separate bowl, mixed the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Mix well and drizzle over the broccoli mixture. 

Toss gently and refrigerate.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Kris PetersonJanuary 4, 2023 at 12:34 PM

    Any salad that includes cheese and bacon is a winner in my book!

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